Journalism Science Alliance (JSA) Grant

• Eligibility criteria: Journalists from all media formats – print, broadcast, digital, multimedia, and documentary – may apply. Scientists from any relevant discipline may participate as co-investigators.
• Type of Funding: Grant
• Target Region: All 27 European Union (EU) member states and the following non-EU countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Ukraine.
• Application Language: English

The Journalism Science Alliance is offering 2 grants to support collaborations between journalists and scientists to produce investigative journalism on global issues. They aim to strengthen cross-sector partnerships between media and research institutions across Europe. Projects may cross national borders and explore global issues, provided they are relevant to European audiences.

Requirements

• To be eligible, each team must include at least one media outlet (lead applicant) and one research or academic institution (co-lead) based in a country participating in the Creative Europe Programme.
• Freelancers and additional partners may join the team, but cannot apply independently.
• Selected teams are expected to design, execute, and publish a rigorous investigative project that addresses a topic of public interest, such as climate change, healthcare, emerging technologies, or local governance.

What the grant offers 

• Grants are offered in three tiers depending on the project’s scale and complexity: tier 1 (€10,000), tier 2 (€20,000), tier 3 (€50,000).
• In addition to funding, teams receive tailored mentorship, access to training sessions, and opportunities to participate in networking events with other grantees.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted in English via the EJC Platform by 23 March 2026 (17:00 CET).

Click here to apply.